Nursing: BSN

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We are leading care.

We know nursing. For more than 30 years, USF has been preparing nurses to lead, serve, and succeed in the ever-evolving healthcare arena.

Today, the University of Saint Francis is synonymous with excellence in nursing education. Our graduates work as clinicians, administrators, and leaders throughout the state and region. BSN students are highly sought for employment and many have jobs at the time of graduation.

A Relevant & Rigorous Curriculum

When a resume from a USF graduate comes in, it goes to the top of the pile. USF nurses stand apart not only for their clinical skills, but for the deep level of care they bring to the work.

Our 4-year B.S. in nursing curriculum blends a strong liberal arts foundation with outstanding clinical education and experience. USF nursing students complete more than 900 hours of clinical experience — supervised by an on-site faculty member. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be eligible and prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurses.

Teaching Compassionate Care

USF graduates are recognized for their commitment to compassionate care — a hallmark of our program.

Academic Plan

An academic plan is a general blueprint showing how one might complete the degree, semester by semester.

High Tech + High Touch Learning

Your learning will move out of the classroom and into the real world in degrees. You’ll build your confidence working in our high-tech labs before moving on to clinical agency experiences:

At the start of my senior year, I already had a nursing job lined up at Lutheran Pediatric Hospital for when I graduate.Chandler Stevens, ’18
Nursing

The Ultimate Real-World Experience

USF partners with Parkview Health and the Lutheran Health Network. Students develop skills in acute and chronic care clinical rotations at the following sites:

Parkview Regional Medical Center

Parkview Behavioral Health

Dupont Hospital

St. Joseph Hospital

Saint Anne’s Communities

Lutheran Life Villages

Park Center Behavioral Health and more

Our nursing students practice community nursing at the following locations:

East Allen Community Schools

Neighborhood Health Clinic

Matthew 25 Heath and Dental clinic

Fort Wayne Community Schools

Charis House

Heartland Home Health and Hospice

Allen County Jail

Allen County Board of Health, and more

Career Outlook & Success

95%

Of our graduates are hired into nursing positions within a year!

94%

NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (5 year average)

15%

Expected job growth for RNs between 2016-2026

$56,000

Starting salary in Indiana

Learn from Expert Faculty

You’ll benefit from studying with USF’s nursing faculty — they are teachers, mentors, and healthcare professionals. Nursing faculty maintain a clinical practice, meaning they bring real-world experience and the latest in nursing skills to the classroom.